La Liga strugglers Celta Vigo travel east to Barcelona to play Segunda Federacion – Group 3 side UE Sant Andreu at Camp Municipal Narcis Sala on Thursday, 4 December.
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Sant Andreu vs Celta Vigo prediction: Celestes to mow down Quadribarrats
Key stats
- Sant Andreu are on a three-match winless streak in their domestic league.
- The Catalonian outfit are unbeaten in each of their last five competitive home fixtures.
- Celta Vigo have lost back-to-back outings by a single goal margin.
- The Sky Blues have lost only one of their last six competitive away games.
Correct score prediction: Sant Andreu 0-3 Celta Vigo
A late Emilio Lucas goal in extra-time gifted Sant Andreu their place in the Copa del Rey second round, but the hosts have experienced a downfall since, going winless in four of their five successive games. Natxo Gonzalez will be aware of the threat Celta Vigo bring to Narcis Sala, where Sant Andreu have lost just once in seven games this term.
Los Celestes have endured a shaky start to their new season, now losing three of their last four competitive fixtures, including back-to-back defeats by a single goal margin. Though the visitors are struggling in the top division, they possess enough firepower to upset Sant Andreu at home, especially considering their positive away form.
Claudio Giraldez’s men should come away with a comfortable victory in Catalonia, given they make use of their chances in the final-third.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Celta all the way
- HOME: 10/1 (11.00) – 9%
- DRAW: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.6%
- AWAY: 1/4 (1.25) – 80%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to changee
Sant Andreu’s poor goalscoring form has seen them net just four times across their last five outings. Understandably, the hosts are priced at 10/1 (11.00), implying a mere 9% probability of earning their first victory in four matches.
Celta Vigo, meanwhile, are favourites to progress to the next round despite their inconsistent form this term. They’re backed by a 80% probability of success.
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Most recent H2Hs: Maiden encounter
The two teams from the opposite ends of the Spanish league system have never met before, adding a layer of uncertainty to this encounter.
Andreu preview: At full strength
Natxo Gonzalez does not have any real suspension or injury matters to worry about.
Predicted lineup: Alvarez (GK), Pons, Davis, Martinez, Mendez, Garcia, Dabra, Serrano, Sergio, Salvans & Mendes
Last five matches:
- Girona B 2–1 Sant Andreu (Segunda RFEF – Group 3)
- Sant Andreu 1-1 Olot (Segunda RFEF – Group 3)
- Terrassa 0-0 Sant Andreu (Segunda RFEF – Group 3)
- Sant Andreu 2-1 SD Ibiza (Segunda RFEF – Group 3)
- Porreres 1-0 Sant Andreu (Segunda RFEF – Group 3)
Celta preview: Back to winning ways?
Giraldez has one injury to deal with, that of Carlos Dominguez, who is out with a thigh injury.
Predicted lineup: Villar (GK), Lago, Fernandez, Ristic, Rueda, Moriba, Beltran, Jutgla, Duran, El-Abdellaoui & Zaragoza
Last five matches:
- Celta 0-1 Espanyol (La Liga)
- Ludogorets 3-2 Celta Vigo (UEFA Europa League)
- Alaves 0-1 Celta Vigo (La Liga)
- Celta Vigo 2-4 Barcelona (La Liga)
- Dinamo Zagreb 0-3 Celta Vigo (UEFA Europa League)
Player to watch: Bryan Zaragoza
Despite Celta Vigo’s drop in form in recent matchdays, Zaragoza has stepped up, especially on the continental stage with four assists in his last two UEFA Europa League games. The 24-year-old will be eager to add his ever-growing list of goal contributions when they meet Sant Andreu.